Penn Ohio Roofing
Commercial Roofing in Hermitage, PA
In-house crews out of our Sharon, PA shop.
Hermitage commercial roofing is a different world from Sharon commercial. LindenPointe business campus, the retail strip along East State, and the newer medical office buildings all sit on modern low-slope TPO or EPDM assemblies — Hermitage commercial is largely a post-1985 building stock.
The Hermitage Commercial Building Profile
Hermitage's commercial buildings are the East State retail corridor (grocery, big-box, strip retail), the LindenPointe office and light-industrial campus, and the medical office park adjacent to Sharon Regional. Almost all of them are single-ply low-slope assemblies — 60-mil TPO fully-adhered or mechanically-attached, or older EPDM systems from the 1990s that are now due for replacement.
The typical Hermitage commercial replacement is a full tear-off of the original 1990s single-ply, new tapered polyiso insulation to correct ponding, and a new 60-mil TPO or 60-mil EPDM top cover with new metal edge to the ES-1 standard. We do not overlay Hermitage commercial roofs — the existing insulation is too saturated at this point to leave in place.
TPO Is the Default in Hermitage Commercial
For a Hermitage strip-retail or office building the default recommendation is fully-adhered 60-mil TPO with a 20-year manufacturer NDL warranty. TPO reflects heat (real energy savings on a Hermitage retail box that runs summer HVAC), handles the wind exposure of Hermitage's open commercial parcels, and the seams are heat-welded rather than adhered — which is the failure point on aging EPDM in this market.
Working Around Hermitage Retail Operations
East State retail replacements are scheduled around store hours. On a big-box or grocery replacement we run night-shift tear-off and dry-in with a full daytime finish crew — the roof is never left open overnight without a fully-adhered temporary tie-in. LindenPointe office replacements typically run weekend or off-hours schedules depending on the tenant.
What Is Commercial Roofing?
Commercial roofing covers the flat and low-slope systems on Hermitage businesses, churches, apartment buildings, and light industrial properties — single-ply membrane, modified bitumen, and coating restorations. These roofs fail differently from residential shingle: the enemy is standing water, seam failure, and penetration detail, not wind uplift on a steep slope.
Low-Slope Systems We Install in Hermitage
- 1TPO and PVC single-ply: heat-welded seams, high reflectivity, the default for most new low-slope work.
- 2EPDM rubber: durable and forgiving on complex roofs, seamed with tape or adhesive.
- 3Modified bitumen: torch- or cold-applied, still the right answer on many older decks.
- 4Silicone and acrylic coating restorations: extend the life of a sound but aging membrane without a tear-off and without shutting the business down.
What Matters on a Commercial Roof
- Solve the drainage. Tapered insulation and adequate drains — ponding water is what kills low-slope roofs.
- Detail every penetration, curb, and parapet properly. That is where nearly all commercial leaks originate.
- Phase the work around business hours so operations keep running.
- Set up a documented maintenance schedule; most manufacturer warranties require it.
What to Avoid
- Patching the same spot year after year instead of correcting the drainage.
- Coating over a wet, saturated substrate — it traps the moisture in.
- Crews without low-slope-specific training welding seams.
- Skipping the roof survey and moisture scan before a restoration.
Warning Signs on a Hermitage, PA Home
- Ponding water still standing 48 hours after rain.
- Open, lifted, or fishmouthed seams.
- Blisters or ridges in the membrane.
- Interior ceiling tile staining, often far from the actual entry point.
- Failed sealant at curbs, drains, and rooftop units.
What Drives the Cost of Commercial Roofing in Hermitage
- •Square footage and roof complexity — units, curbs, and penetrations.
- •Tear-off versus recover versus coating restoration.
- •Insulation R-value and whether tapered insulation is needed for drainage.
- •Membrane type and thickness, and the warranty term you want.
- •Access, staging, and whether work must happen after hours.
Commercial Roofing Work Near Hermitage
Representative projects from our crews across the Shenango Valley and the PA/OH border.
Manufacturer credentials
- GAF Master Elite Contractor. Held by a small percentage of roofing contractors nationwide. Required to install the GAF Golden Pledge warranty — 50 years on materials, 25 years on workmanship, transferable once. GAF inspects the completed roof before issuing the warranty.
- Owens Corning Preferred Contractor.
- IKO Craftsman.
- Fully insured in Pennsylvania and Ohio. In-house crews — no subcontractors. Family-owned and operating out of Sharon, PA since 2000.
Path 1 — Insurance claim
For wind, hail, or storm-driven damage. We walk the roof with your insurance adjuster and document what we find so nothing that should be covered gets missed. We are not a public adjuster — that is a separate PA license — and we do not negotiate the settlement. We document damage, meet the adjuster, and rebuild what the carrier approves to code and to manufacturer spec.
Path 2 — Retail with financing
For roofs simply reaching the end of their life. 0% interest financing on shorter terms and long-term financing that keeps monthly payments low. Runs through a lending partner and is subject to credit approval. We walk through both paths in the free in-home estimate before you sign anything. See financing details →
Frequently Asked Questions — Hermitage
- Do you handle LindenPointe commercial roofs?
- Yes. LindenPointe office and light-industrial buildings are almost all single-ply low-slope assemblies within our core work. Full-tear-off TPO and EPDM replacements, mechanical curb re-flashing, and metal edge replacement.
- Can you replace a Hermitage retail roof without closing the store?
- Yes. East State retail replacements run night-shift tear-off and dry-in schedules with full daytime finish work. The roof is never left open overnight without a fully-adhered temporary tie-in — no interior water damage during the project.
- What warranty do you offer on Hermitage commercial roofs?
- 20-year NDL (no dollar limit) manufacturer warranties on fully-adhered 60-mil TPO systems, with matching workmanship warranty from us. Longer 25- and 30-year warranties available on 80-mil systems with premium detail. Warranty terms are written into the proposal, not a verbal promise.
- Do you spec commercial roofs from scratch in Hermitage?
- Yes — including written moisture surveys of the existing assembly, tapered insulation design for ponding correction, and full system specification. If you already have an owner's rep or facilities manager we work from your spec directly.
Customer Reviews
What Our Customers Are Saying in Hermitage, PA
Penn-Ohio did good work at a very reasonable price. Other quotes were ~30% higher. Austin got us on the calendar quickly and the team replaces our roof in 6 hours.
Penn Ohio just recently replaced my roof. Removed all the old material down to bare wood, and replaced with beautiful new shingles. Cleaned up all the trash. Everything done in one day! My roof looks great. Thanks Penn Ohio!
I needed some wood and peak repairs done. Penn Ohio was quick to come and provide an estimate. Which was a very good estimate. The work was done with care and in one day. I'm very pleased with the work. They were also very easy to communicate with. I would strongly recommend.
I called Penn Ohio for a roof repair estimate on my home recently. Gary came to my home and I could tell that he cares about doing the best for the customer. He gave me a lot options to choose from and I felt very comfortable and not like he is trying to take advantage of me like other companies. 10/10 guy.
These guys were great to work with. I've dealt with contractors that want to spend two hours of my time hitting me with a PowerPoint followed by high pressure tactics to commit immediately. They offer one price if I sign today but magically
Great company to work with. Gary and his crew were great. They did a very nice job replacing the roof and gutters. The price was aggressive and the cleanup was excellent. Definitely recommend Gary and Dustin for your roofing needs